Millions in the streets of Egypt; 10 people were killed in clashes
Millions occupied the streets in Egypt since yesterday, when the main foci were in the capital Cairo's Tahrir Square, the Presidential Palace and the headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood • Called Morsi to resign
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According to reports in Egypt, 10 people were killed in clashes that took place tonight (Monday) between demonstrators and members of the Muslim Brotherhood across Egypt. Eyewitnesses report that live fire was opened on protesters who attacked the party headquarters in different cities in Egypt. Since yesterday there were huge demonstrations in Tahrir Square in Cairo, opposite the Presidential Palace and the cities of the state - Alexandria and Port Said. 600 people were injured during the riots, when millions took to the streets demanding the president, Mohamed Morsi, to resign.
The death toll in demonstrations rose tonight to ten people. According to reports, five people were shot dead in the south of the capital Cairo. One person was shot dead in the city of Bneh Suef, another demonstrator killed in clashes in Fayum and three others were killed in the city of Asyut. During the riots that have evolved out of the Muslim Brotherhood down near Cairo, two people were shot and killed. During the night, protesters held marches to the palace where Morsi lives, from where he is trying to control the situation.
In the Delta region demonstrators burned the offices of the Muslim Brotherhood. According to some reports, President Morsi was transferred from the palace where he was staying to another compound in Cairo, because of concern for his safety. Tandem to demonstrations against Morsi, attempts are being made by members of the Muslim Brotherhood to "display power" in cities, composed primarily of bikers who travel the streets.
Yesterday demonstrations were mild and quiet in nature. The protesters chanted slogans against Morsi, and some of them also against the U.S. which they say support the Egyptian president, but there were no special disturbances. Likewise, protesters and police faced hot and particularly difficult weather conditions.
It was reported last week that an American citizen was caught and killed in the riots, after reaching the state as part of the volunteer in teaching children English. The protesters claim that President Morsi gives Muslim Brotherhood government monopoly, and that the economic situation in the country just keeps deteriorating since he came to power.
President Morsi himself, who protesters are demanding his ouster, was interviewed yesterday by the British Guardian newspaper and clarified he will not allow a "second revolution." Last night he was joined by the Egyptian presidential spokesman Ihab Collier, who said that "dialogue is the only way out of the current crisis and to reach an understanding." "The president is open to a national dialogue, real and serious."
President Morsi rejected opposition calls to complete his term and hold new elections for president. He said he would not tolerate disturbances either in violation of the law. He also added that he would not resign because such a move would hurt the legitimacy of the regime and the presence of his successor. "Resignation would cause chaos," said Morsi.
"If we replace a selected position under the Constitution, there will always be those who oppose the new president," said the president of Egypt. "It could take a week, or a month, but eventually he too will have to resign."
"There is no speech against the legitimacy of the Constitution," Morsi said, according to various reports he was transferred during the past day to hiding in one of the military bases to his defense. "Demonstrations can exist and people can express their opinions, but they must adopt the Constitution - that is the main point."
Morsi, who is at the center of the largest known storm in Egypt, last year, was described by the British newspaper as a confident and political power. When asked if he was sure that the army would not intervene in the country which became almost uncontrollable, Morsi said: "Very much."
The death toll in demonstrations rose tonight to ten people. According to reports, five people were shot dead in the south of the capital Cairo. One person was shot dead in the city of Bneh Suef, another demonstrator killed in clashes in Fayum and three others were killed in the city of Asyut. During the riots that have evolved out of the Muslim Brotherhood down near Cairo, two people were shot and killed. During the night, protesters held marches to the palace where Morsi lives, from where he is trying to control the situation.
In the Delta region demonstrators burned the offices of the Muslim Brotherhood. According to some reports, President Morsi was transferred from the palace where he was staying to another compound in Cairo, because of concern for his safety. Tandem to demonstrations against Morsi, attempts are being made by members of the Muslim Brotherhood to "display power" in cities, composed primarily of bikers who travel the streets.
Yesterday demonstrations were mild and quiet in nature. The protesters chanted slogans against Morsi, and some of them also against the U.S. which they say support the Egyptian president, but there were no special disturbances. Likewise, protesters and police faced hot and particularly difficult weather conditions.
It was reported last week that an American citizen was caught and killed in the riots, after reaching the state as part of the volunteer in teaching children English. The protesters claim that President Morsi gives Muslim Brotherhood government monopoly, and that the economic situation in the country just keeps deteriorating since he came to power.
President Morsi himself, who protesters are demanding his ouster, was interviewed yesterday by the British Guardian newspaper and clarified he will not allow a "second revolution." Last night he was joined by the Egyptian presidential spokesman Ihab Collier, who said that "dialogue is the only way out of the current crisis and to reach an understanding." "The president is open to a national dialogue, real and serious."
President Morsi rejected opposition calls to complete his term and hold new elections for president. He said he would not tolerate disturbances either in violation of the law. He also added that he would not resign because such a move would hurt the legitimacy of the regime and the presence of his successor. "Resignation would cause chaos," said Morsi.
"If we replace a selected position under the Constitution, there will always be those who oppose the new president," said the president of Egypt. "It could take a week, or a month, but eventually he too will have to resign."
"There is no speech against the legitimacy of the Constitution," Morsi said, according to various reports he was transferred during the past day to hiding in one of the military bases to his defense. "Demonstrations can exist and people can express their opinions, but they must adopt the Constitution - that is the main point."
Morsi, who is at the center of the largest known storm in Egypt, last year, was described by the British newspaper as a confident and political power. When asked if he was sure that the army would not intervene in the country which became almost uncontrollable, Morsi said: "Very much."
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